Things to Do
Trip Guide
Ready for an excursion into Manhattan? Want to see a Broadway show, head to museum, or partake in Halloween festivities? Click the link for our Trip Guide which is full of inspiration for your stay in NYC.
Brooklyn Bouldering Project
Wanna get physical and a bit adventurous? Enjoy rock climbing indoors at Brooklyn Boulders and put your body and strength to the test at this "hybrid rock climbing and fitness facility!"
Kick Axe Throwing BROOKLYN
Want to join in on the latest craze and trend of ax throwing? Check out this next cool thing to do in Gowanus!
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
One of the most popular and fun things to do in Gowanus is to hang out at this cool tropical hangout spot with a bar, ten shuffleboard courts, and other games, too. Yes, we're serious!
Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. This Beaux-Arts building is home to world-renowned permanent collections that range from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art, and represent a wide range of cultures.
Peter Jay Sharp Building - BAM
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is housed in three locations. It's is a multi-arts center where you can see live theatre, dance, stand-up comedy events, plays, opera, and movies. Check out their program of events.
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
Calling all pie and sweet treats lovers! You must try the famous sweets from Four & Twenty Blackbirds. This bakery, which takes its name from the classic nursery rhyme, is located in Gowanus at the edge of Park Slope.
Black Mountain Wine House
This is a real hidden gem that is located in Gowanus at the edge of the Carroll Gardens neighborhood line. If you go to this rustic hangout, you'll feel like you’ve escaped to the country. Finding this intimate and cozy spot can be difficult as there’s no signage, it just looks like a log cabin situated in the middle of the city!
The HiHi Room
A casual hang out spot where you can grab a great burger, salad, Rueben, or tuna dip. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner; with a Mon-Fri happy hour from 5pm-6pm.
Rucola
An intimate spot for Northern Italian fare, situated among beautiful brownstone buildings. Come for the homemade pastas and delicious brook trout entrée. (Note: they only take reservations for parties of 6 or more).
Bacchus
This French bistro is a neighborhood favorite for both brunch and dinner. You can eat in the cozy dining room, or head out to their cute patio.